Finding the Third Proportional to 136,344 and 291,640
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,344 and 291,640 is: 623,818.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,344 : 291,640 = 291,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,344/291,640 = 291,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,344x = 291,640 × 291,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,344x = 85,053,889,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,053,889,600/136,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 623,818.35
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